Comical Start

Mark has a heck of a mundane morning, roaming between stores in an attempt to clean his dishes. Grant faces down a miniscule porcelain specter. Grant brings BFGF Syndrome . Mark has an unhinged take, allegedly. Food can go in mouths and be shared between people. Mark brings Poorly Drawn Lines . After determining Mark is wrong yet again, Grant shares a few highlights of his estimating prowess. Send...

A lot of talking happened this past weekend, and Mark rediscovers the now-useless fruits of his past self’s labor. Your hosts have somewhat different memories of concert band. Mark brings Nest Heads . He opts to fall down a rabbit hole of woodworking tools and skills because, really, he doesn’t know much. Grant brings Chuckle Bros . What does it even mean to be organized? Can anyone truly achieve...

Grant fights off some bad decisions. The world of microwaveable food in bags is ripe and varied, as is the range of generic-sounding culturally non-specific meal names. Grant brings Shen Comix . Mark indeed has colors associated with the immune system. Mark brings Kliban’s Cats . Flying doesn’t have to be difficult. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

Mark’s train of thought leaves the station without him, so Grant jumps in. Your hosts review some tricks and treats. One particular neighborhood has been put in a tough position for Halloween. Mark brings Lucky Cow . What animal would be your personal Remy? Why does rye bread so thoroughly defy description? Grant brings Bob the Squirrel . Mark shares a strong opinion, and Grant gets his facial hai...

Mark had an unusual wardrobe malfunction that nobody else could have noticed. Grant is ready to make some traditional cuisine with grandma-approved supplies. Mark has a pot. Grant brings Too Much Coffee Man . Procrastination is a powerful tool in the weirdest circumstances. Or is that just me? Mark brings Phoebe and her Unicorn . Grant wishes people would just tell him things. Like really, put in...

Mark recounts a thrilling experience of private and public performance. Grant gets an objectionably tasty advertisement. Mark brings Home Free . Children’s tales can be memorable, enlightening, and oh-so frightening. Plus their movie adaptations aren’t to be ignored. Grant brings Berkeley Mews . Mark meditates on the quality of his intuition. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

There’s stuff in the air, and surprise! It’s equal parts flour and dust. Space-heating kitchen appliances are only good in the winter, and Mark made cookies. Grant brings Petunia & Dre . The infamous Nothing Box is discussed, though your hosts suspect it’s really a problem-solving tool. Mark brings Buckles . Grant continues to have personal troubles with targeted advertising and is prepared to...

Amusement parks are not in the shared vocabulary of your hosts. Mark’s lack of experience is somehow still more than Grant’s, at least in recent memory. Mark brings That is Priceless . Grant knows where he parked, and Mark issues a virtual challenge. Grant remains skeptical. Grant brings Berger and Wyse . Mark doesn’t like beets, but he enjoys them much more than a scare in the bathroom. He’s ambi...

Mark is tired. Like, rather quite tired. Grant is extremely skeptical of sports physics at altitude. Grant brings Domestic Abuse . What the heck is car wax anyway? Definitely not a metaphor. But the entire public education system? Mark brings Stone Soup . Grant has flexible opinions on sausages except in on particular case. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

There’s both good and bad in this world, and one can only hope that a fun new desk ornament outweighs the frustration of losing unimportant data. Grant learns a new productivity hack. Mark brings WaynoVision . Both hosts have precisely the same thought process about participating in the Olympics. How do they even practice some of these things? Grant brings Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal . Mark...

After the creation of a new band, your hosts confirm the small blip that is a lost listener. Grant found a new place to play. Grant brings Cheer Up, Emo Kid . Do consider the incredible value that is your United States Postal Service, and get informed. Mark brings Rabbits Against Magic . Grant may need a bowl next to his recliner. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

The more you spend the more you save! At least that is Mark’s approach to using his immunization coupons at a local grocery store. Egg yolks? Oreos? Yes, please. Mark brings Questionable Quotebook . Grant is feeling lukewarm. He’s not particularly keen on becoming soup when it isn’t soup weather. Grant brings Beardo . Mark is indeed a patron. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

Mark requests an answer to a longstanding bit of curiosity about Grant’s computer software. Mark has a similar affliction but with less effect. Grant brings Ordinary Bill . After a classic guessing game, Grant has a simple question tied to a decent television show. Mark brings xkcd . He entreats Grant to consider his life a piece of media. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

Grant’s side of the recording was lost, so we apologize for the low-bandwidth Skype call. There are limiting factors in baking. Sunday brunch is always good, even if it’s from McDonald’s. Mark brings Speed Bump . Yet another new toy has entered his life, and Grant is similarly delighted by its whimsy. Grant brings Invisible Bread . Nothing happens. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

Your hosts dive right in to discussing slides and presentations. Grant has a bare-bones approach. Also, spreadsheets and data. Grant brings Underpants and Overbites . After an unrelated tangent, Mark opines on turtlenecks and similar neckwear. Mark brings Glasbergen Comics . Your hosts need space to think. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

Herbs and spice and everything nice are better when they come in giant containers. Although some seasoning mixes need to justify their existence. Mark brings Herman . Grant nominally regrets not playing with more projectiles as a kid, and isn’t sure where to begin with paintball. Mark has some rave reviews. Grant brings Batch Rejection . Mark discovers a personal rule of thumb on the fly for getti...

There are a few false alarms with technology. Mark hit a reading milestone and has an impassioned review for all to hear. Grant has a bone to pick with a teen fiction author. Grant brings Chuckle Bros . After a self-effacing prologue, Grant provides insight into a problematic project. Mark brings Andy Capp . He requests that Grant describe himself. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

A dilemma of money and experience nearly paralyzed Mark, and subsequently almost led him to impulsively do something silly anyway. Grant provides support. Mark brings Betty . After a failed and unfocused transition, Grant responds in generalities before listening to a tale of woe and growth. Grant brings Grand Avenue . Things get serious for a minute. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

Grant is introduced to the fearless march of technology observable in the Bay Area. Mark purchased a party favor that hit just right. Grant brings Bear with Me . Mark would rather not use his horn. Maybe there’s some trauma to unpack there. Mark brings Pickles . Grant is only occasionally a speed demon, while Mark has some regrets. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

Mark has a new toy, and self-describing phrases are difficult. Are gardening-based puns an email faux pas? Mark brings Animal Crackers . He hopes to dredge up a social media campaign from Grant’s past. Lab safety makes that difficult. Grant brings Bound and Gagged . Mark gives unhelpful answers to unnecessary questions, all for the sake of Grant getting to say “No Whammies” and “Zonk”. Send feedba...

Mark tells tales of the descent of Deadheads onto San Francisco. Totally separately, he separated a metal fidget puzzle. Grant’s on the hunt for an odd crochet gift. Grant brings Frank and Ernest . After a solid Whose Line reference, your hosts get deep into a discussion about wallpaper. A business that was presumed dead is found to be thriving. Mark brings Invisible Bread . Grant is only interest...

This episode starts with quite the introduction. Sweet treats? Tiny games? Knock-off products? Check, check, and check. Mark brings Overboard . Grant has a measured, discipline thought on prioritizing communication to others. Grant brings Cathy Classics . He's frustrated with the world. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

Mark uses some fancy footwork to justify Grant’s poor communication. Your hosts find new uses for old tools. There’s not just one way to use dish soap. Grant brings Wallace the Brave . Mark has an Altoid anecdote, which turns into a confusing trip to a website. Cinnamon, yuck. Mark brings The Awkward Yeti . Post-rain activities are varied and fun. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

With both hosts back in the mix, a proper and extremely minimal commemoration of 5 years occurs. This puts them on the precipice of quarter life crises. Grant gives his thoughts on large malls yet again. Mark brings Imagine This . A rewatch of a short video commences after an inspirational sentence from Grant, and the topic is left behind. Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes . Woods stuff resurface. A...

Mark rambles for a while.